WHS Principal (K-8)

Principal

Certified Position ndash; 1010

2026-2027 school year

Salary

Per Salary Schedule

Days

240

Reports to:

Superintendent

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Directs and coordinates educational, administrative, and counseling activities of primary, middle, or secondary schools and promotes the educational development of all students

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides effective instructional leadership and has the primary responsibility for instruction in the schools to which they are assigned

• Establishes high expectations for all. Implements KERA and its activities and assumes responsibility for instruction that carries out the six learning goals of KERA

• Plans, organizes, and directs or delegates implementation of all school activities

• Evaluates educational programs to insure conformity to state and school board standards and to assist in the implementation of curricula in accordance with Kentucky's Curriculum Frame Work

• Coordinates and administers educational policies established by the school council for school based decision making

• Assumes responsibility for the implementation and observance of all board policies and regulations

• Prepares or supervises the preparation of reports, records, lists and all other paperwork required or appropriate to the school's administration

• Keeps the Superintendent informed of school activities and events

• Establishes and maintains favorable relationships with local community groups and individuals to foster understanding and to solicit support for overall school goals and programs; to interpret board policies and administrative directives; and to discuss and resolve individual student problems

• Establishes and maintains standards of mutually respectful behavior

• Supervises and attends special events held to recognize student achievement, school sponsored and extracurricular functions, and athletic events

• Assumes responsibility for the maintenance of accurate records for attendance, conduct, and progress of all students

• Assumes responsibility for his/her own professional growth and development through membership and participation in professional organizations at the regional, state, and! Or national level

• Keeps abreast of appropriate research-based instructional strategies and processes by attending professional meetings and by reading of professional journals and other publications

• Assumes responsibility for completing an intensive training program approved by the State Board for Elementary and Secondary Education to include no less than forty-two (42) participant hours of instruction every two (2) years

• Supervises and recommends to the Superintendent the selection of school personnel

• Conducts orientation of all school personnel of state and local board policies

• Serves as the immediate supervisor for all certified staff and is designated as the primary evaluator of performance, also may use additional trained personnel to gather data for evaluations

• Evaluates and assists in developing professional improvement plans for all certified staff that model/teach Kentucky's learning goals

• Conducts meetings of the staff as necessary for the proper functions of the school

• Assists in the planning and implementation of in-service training of staff at the district or building level

• Makes arrangements when necessary for special conferences between parents and teachers

• Assumes responsibilities for the safety and administration of the school plant concerning emergency preparedness of all staff and students

• Maintains adequate inventories of property under his jurisdiction to insure security and accountability of that property

• Attends and participates in principals' meetings and other such meetings as required or appropriate

• Serves on supervisory committees as required by the beginning teacher internship program.

• Responds to written and oral requests for information after validation of the request

• Assumes responsibility for all official school correspondence and news releases

• Serves as a member of such committees and attends such meetings as directed by the Superintendent

• Delegates authority to responsible personnel to assume responsibilities for the school in the absence of the principal

• Provides supervision of pupil transportation and monitoring of student conduct and enforces Board policies in matters of discipline

• Cooperates with all supervisory personnel in consideration of school-related matters

• Directs and assists in the development of School Transformational and Professional Development Plans

• Serves as Chairman of the School-Based Decision Making Council

• Conducts himself/herself in an ethical professional manner

• Performs professional responsibilities and duties as outlined in Board policy, such as regular attendance, punctuality, attending staff meetings, and cooperates in the development of the individual professional growth plan

• Utilize Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) as outlined at the school/district

• Maintains regular and predictable attendance

• Adheres to the professional code of ethics

• Successfully utilizes technology as appropriate in job function

• Performs any other such duties as designated by the Superintendent

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Kentucky certificate, license, or other legal credentials required
• Minimum of three years of successful teaching experience
• Successful completion of the principal's assessment center process
• Successful completion of the beginning teacher committee training program (KTIP) and/or other evaluation requirements set forth by KRS 156.101